2. Demoscene musician of the Group Fairlight - Officially retired of Scene Activities in 2006 but actually still active.
One Time
Reed Lyrics
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Oh, Let me tell you
I met a girl downtown last night
She asked me to take her home
Knew what she wanted by the look in her eye
As we walked back arm in arm
So tell me baby 'for you unlock the door
Am I just a one night thrill?
There aint no Money in this deal
Am I wasting my time, yeah?
Do you think this is love that we found?
Am I wasting my time? oh yeah
Cause if I am, baby
You can turn that around
I need a woman to love in front of me
Someone who'll always be there
If you'll be mine im not wasting my own time
Oh, we can make it honey, anywhere
Oh, yeah!
Listen to me, now
Girl I had broke my heart in two
She left me all alone
You know, she did now
Said she didnt love me no more
Another king was on the throne
If you want me baby come over here
And let me take you by the hand
And let it be a lasting love and not just a one night stand
Am I wasting my time, yeah?
Do you think this is love that we found?
Am I wasting my time? oh yeah
Cause if I am, baby
You can turn that around
You can turn that around
In Reed's song "One Time," the lyrics depict a story of a romantic encounter with a girl the singer meets downtown. The girl, seemingly looking for a physical connection, asks the singer to take her home. However, the singer questions the intentions behind this encounter, wondering if he is merely a one-night thrill for her. He hesitates to proceed if there is no genuine emotional connection, as he wants something more substantial than just a casual fling.
The chorus explores the singer's uncertainty and his doubts about whether the feelings they have found are true love or simply a fleeting moment of passion. He asks if he is wasting his time investing in this relationship. But if he is proven wrong and true love does exist between them, he is willing to turn things around and pursue a meaningful connection.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift focus to a past experience where the singer's heart was broken. He was left alone as his previous partner moved on to someone else, leaving him feeling discarded and replaced. Now, the singer pleads with the new love interest to choose him and give their relationship a genuine chance to be a lasting love, rather than just a temporary fling or rebound.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Oh, Let me tell you
Requesting attention to share a story
I met a girl downtown last night
Encountered a girl in the city center yesterday evening
She asked me to take her home
Requested for me to escort her to her residence
Knew what she wanted by the look in her eye
Understood her intentions through her expressive glance
As we walked back arm in arm
Strolling together with linked arms
So tell me baby 'for you unlock the door
Inform me, darling, before you open the door
Am I just a one night thrill?
Am I merely a short-lived source of excitement?
Cause if it's true and i'm just your fool
If it is indeed the case and I am only a foolish choice
There aint no Money in this deal
This agreement offers no financial benefit
Am I wasting my time, yeah?
Am I investing my time without purpose?
Do you think this is love that we found?
Do you believe what we discovered is genuine love?
Am I wasting my time? oh yeah
Am I utilizing my time in vain? Absolutely
Cause if I am, baby
Because if I am indeed doing so, my dear
You can turn that around
You have the power to reverse it
I need a woman to love in front of me
I desire a woman who adores me openly
Someone who'll always be there
An individual who will constantly support and remain by my side
If you'll be mine im not wasting my own time
If you commit to me, I won't squander my time purposelessly
Oh, we can make it honey, anywhere
We have the capability, my dear, to succeed in any place
Girl I had broke my heart in two
Young lady, my heart was shattered into two pieces
She left me all alone
She departed, leaving me completely alone
You know, she did now
You're aware, she indeed did so
Said she didnt love me no more
Expressed her lack of affection towards me
Another king was on the throne
Another man held her affections
If you want me baby come over here
If you desire me, my dear, approach me
And let me take you by the hand
Allow me to hold your hand
And let it be a lasting love and not just a one night stand
May our love endure endlessly, avoiding a temporary encounter
Am I wasting my time, yeah?
Am I investing my time without purpose?
Do you think this is love that we found?
Do you believe what we discovered is genuine love?
Am I wasting my time? oh yeah
Am I utilizing my time in vain? Absolutely
Cause if I am, baby
Because if I am indeed doing so, my dear
You can turn that around
You have the power to reverse it
You can turn that around
You have the power to reverse it
Lyrics © RIFF CITY SOUNDS, LLC
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